Long slog ahead for parliamentary probe into public broadcaster
There is much to be done before the ad hoc parliamentary committee inquiring into the SABC presents its report to Parliament on February 28.The National Assembly set up the committee last month to conduct an inquiry into the fitness of the three remaining SABC board members to hold office. This was after board members objected, citing fear of prejudice, to the communications portfolio committee conducting the inquiry.The 11-member committee began its inquiry last month even though two of the board members resigned after the committee was established.Committee chairman Vincent Smith said the inquiry had to go on because board chairman Mbulaheni Maguvhe remained.From November 15 to December 15 the committee heard testimony from witnesses including Maguvhe‚ former board members‚ Communications Minister Faith Muthambi and the "SABC 8" ( eight senior producers and journalists who were suspended, seven of whom were reinstated after a public outcry).Smith had expected the SABC management ...
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